Jamaican athletes disses the contributions of 400 meters predecessors

Jamaica quarter milers' decision to not participate in the arranged 4x400 meter event at the National Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2024, disrespects the legacy created my quarter milers dating back to 1948 and 1952.
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[@millrock78]

They should not be allowed to run in the olympics.

[@DS-ss7fp]

The JAA needs to instill pride and use these pioneer athletes as part of the training of Olympic athletes

[@ericpkingston1327]

Can you take this pride to the realtor or even at the supermarket to provide for your family??

[@user-fn3iz3hb9u]

I agree those three athletes made a terrible decision in not running in the qualification relay. It shows that we have lost touch with our great historical connections. A people who forget their history and their great historical struggles will cease to be a great force for good in this world. Up you mighty race you can accomplish great feats if you remember your history.

[@beistrong8635]

I like the history lesson still had some little details I didnt know. I been watching track since the 80 Olympics so its nice to go over some of the history.

[@beistrong8635]

Idk if I would take it that far, however I am in the neighborhood. Mostly when I saw JAmes king runnin in the diamond league

[@user-rw8hj1fv5v]

I thought they were injured but Malik James King was at the DL in Paris for real

[@ericpkingston1327]

First of all one big truth about this is the demand of the sponsors , is for you to excel in your individual event and nothing about what happens in the relays. Hence the athletes have to put an emphasis on their individual events, that they are been paid to perform. It is cool if you can get a relay medal , only after your individual event was given your all . The jaaa dropped the ball for not arranging this qualification a lot earlier. Would you have put up your money to support the athletes to concentrate on relays and forget about their sponsors and individual events ???

[@user-vy9lz7ge9m]

So I guess the Americans have different contracts because I see the best of there athletes at the relays in the Bahamas

[@user-vy9lz7ge9m]

And the thing is the times they are running compared to the rest of the world the only medals they are shore of is a relay medals 🏅 😅

[@geckoautocare5812]

Well said

[@ericpkingston1327]

Truth is Bailey dont need to play for Jamaica! But he will under more wholesome circumstances !!

[@user-vy9lz7ge9m]

They are only concern about their individual races which is very sad

[@anthonychristie8378]

Very similar situation to Leon Bailey, we have selfish set of young people who will never get to that because of their selfish ways. I happened to represented Jamaica on the Junior level for a couple years and it was a pleasure and joy to wear the uniform… Herb Mack and Glen Mills were there for us and those memories I’ll continue to cherish until my last days

[@aikibudo-guy]

Yes, @anthonychristie8378. Thank you bro. for your services to our country. So happy that your initials are no where near to L.B.!

[@anthonychristie8378]

@@aikibudo-guy I love Leon Bailey but all I’m. Saying, Leon should’ve handled things in a different manner as a first class player and left the country up , I’m not comparing myself to Leon because we took different paths in life but if I was too I promise I have accomplished and helped so many people in this life without the spotlight

[@ericpkingston1327]

Were you going to give up your little day job ( and in Leon's case a million dollar day job ) so that reggae boys can win a match ???? Kmt

[@jamdum2290]

They dash wey the only chance to get a medal because of their ego and selfishness

[@geckoautocare5812]

I do not know what to say you can't let people have pride in there country Take a page from the USA

[@neilaubyn]

I like the history lesson. Not sure if your conclusions are valid. You are making a lot of assumptions and not even noting them. Not sure if this is because you’re being disingenuous or just not thinking straight. Are you implying that if someone has a cramp or some discomfort they should just go ahead and run the 4 x 4 relays and put in themselves in jeopardy for some serious injury? If that’s what you’re saying I totally disagree with you. They have to take that advice off their coach and the team around them. Remember if they get injured neither Jamaica you is going to pay their bills that they have. You’re just gonna extend sympathy maybe.

[@aikibudo-guy]

"...if someone has a cramp or some discomfort they should just go ahead and run the 4 x 4 relays...." What are the chances of all three having cramps for 'serving' their country. Well if that's how the possibilities in life pans out, I buying & expecting to benefit from some million dollar lottery ticket today....😄...smh.